Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton

Crossword Answer — July 28, 2026

Answer

Think of the acclaimed New Orleans trumpeter and jazz educator associated with Jazz at Lincoln Center. 🎺

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Eugene Sheffer Crossword

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

By Eugene Sheffer

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Across

  1. 1Rustic wine vessels
  2. 5Horse chow
  3. 8War god
  4. 12Physics bit
  5. 13Rushmore face
  6. 14Embedded spy
  7. 15Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton
  8. 17Similar
  9. 18“-- Hate Me” (Spike Lee film)
  10. 19Yoga pad
  11. 20Pizza feature
  12. 21MSN rival
  13. 22Weep
  14. 23Bath powders
  15. 26Luxurious
  16. 30“Industry” actor El-Masry
  17. 31Bikini top
  18. 32Sister of Rachel
  19. 33Sea creature with arms
  20. 35Fab Four drummer
  21. 36Violin tuner
  22. 37Malia, to Sasha
  23. 38Columbus’ home
  24. 41U.S. Army enforcers
  25. 42Docs’ org.
  26. 45Skater’s leap
  27. 46Aurora --
  28. 48Jeans-maker Strauss
  29. 49Ga. neighbor
  30. 50Film composer Schifrin
  31. 51Experts
  32. 52Aviate
  33. 53Chanteuse Edith

Down

  1. 1Toast toppings
  2. 2Hexagonal state
  3. 3Clinton’s vice president
  4. 4Texting format, for short
  5. 5Sanctioned by Islamic law
  6. 6Slightly
  7. 7“Of course”
  8. 8Belladonna lily
  9. 9Video-streaming brand
  10. 10Yale students
  11. 11Faxed
  12. 16Novelist Oz
  13. 20French vineyard
  14. 21Parthenon locale
  15. 22Tax prep pro
  16. 23Eastern “way”
  17. 24“Better Call Saul” network
  18. 25Tipsy
  19. 26Choice words?
  20. 27Still, in verse
  21. 28Pester
  22. 29Nevertheless, briefly
  23. 31Glitch
  24. 34Royal insomnia cause
  25. 35Ascend
  26. 37Perfume type
  27. 38Big bash
  28. 39Corp. bigwig
  29. 40Campbell of “Scream”
  30. 41Gangster’s honey
  31. 42Jai --
  32. 43Actress Kunis
  33. 44Dating from
  34. 46Favorite pal, in a text
  35. 47Swiss peak

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Rustic wine vessels — Answer: JUGS. Hint: These homespun containers are made for pouring a country vintage. 🍷
  2. 5. Horse chow — Answer: HAY. Hint: Think of the dried grass a stable resident munches on. 🐴
  3. 8. War god — Answer: ARES. Hint: Think of the fierce deity who led battles in ancient Greek mythology. ⚔️
  4. 12. Physics bit — Answer: ATOM. Hint: It’s a tiny building block of matter studied by physicists. ⚛️
  5. 13. Rushmore face — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of the Great Emancipator carved into South Dakota’s famous presidential mountain. 🗿
  6. 14. Embedded spy — Answer: MOLE. Hint: This undercover agent secretly digs into an organization to gather information. 🕵️
  7. 15. Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton — Answer: MARSALIS. Hint: Think of the acclaimed New Orleans trumpeter and jazz educator associated with Jazz at Lincoln Center. 🎺
  8. 17. Similar — Answer: AKIN. Hint: Think of a word meaning alike or closely related in nature. 🔍
  9. 18. “-- Hate Me” (Spike Lee film) — Answer: SHE. Hint: The missing word is a pronoun referring to a woman in this Spike Lee title. 🎬
  10. 19. Yoga pad — Answer: MAT. Hint: A cushioned surface for your sun salutations 🧘
  11. 20. Pizza feature — Answer: CRUST. Hint: It’s the delicious outer edge that holds each cheesy slice together 🍕
  12. 21. MSN rival — Answer: AOL. Hint: Think of another early internet portal that connected users before social media took over. 🌐
  13. 22. Weep — Answer: CRY. Hint: What might you do when sadness brings tears to your eyes? 😢
  14. 23. Bath powders — Answer: TALCS. Hint: These toiletry powders help keep skin dry and reduce friction after a bath 🛁
  15. 26. Luxurious — Answer: OPULENT. Hint: Fit for royalty and overflowing with wealth. 👑
  16. 30. “Industry” actor El-Masry — Answer: AMIR. Hint: Think of the Egyptian-British performer who played Omar in HBO’s finance-world drama. 🎬
  17. 31. Bikini top — Answer: BRA. Hint: A supportive swimwear piece worn above the waist 🏖️
  18. 32. Sister of Rachel — Answer: LEAH. Hint: In Genesis, she was the older sister who became Jacob’s first wife. 📖
  19. 33. Sea creature with arms — Answer: OCTOPUS. Hint: This clever ocean dweller has eight limbs for exploring, grabbing, and escaping. 🐙
  20. 35. Fab Four drummer — Answer: RINGO. Hint: Think of the Beatles’ drummer who later narrated a beloved train show 🚂
  21. 36. Violin tuner — Answer: PEG. Hint: This small turning piece adjusts a violin string’s tension. 🎻
  22. 37. Malia, to Sasha — Answer: SIS. Hint: She’s Sasha’s older sibling and former First Family roommate. 👭
  23. 38. Columbus’ home — Answer: GENOA. Hint: This Italian port city is famous as the birthplace of the explorer who sailed for Spain. 🗺️
  24. 41. U.S. Army enforcers — Answer: MPS. Hint: Think of the U.S. Army’s law-and-order officers. 🪖
  25. 42. Docs’ org. — Answer: AMA. Hint: This professional organization represents physicians across the United States. 🩺
  26. 45. Skater’s leap — Answer: AXEL. Hint: This figure-skating jump takes off from a forward-facing edge and includes an extra half rotation. ⛸️
  27. 46. Aurora -- — Answer: BOREALIS. Hint: This Latin word completes the name of the northern lights. 🌌
  28. 48. Jeans-maker Strauss — Answer: LEVI. Hint: Think of the iconic denim brand whose name is synonymous with blue jeans. 👖
  29. 49. Ga. neighbor — Answer: FLA. Hint: Think of the southeastern state known for beaches and theme parks that borders Georgia. 🌴
  30. 50. Film composer Schifrin — Answer: LALO. Hint: Think of the composer who gave the original Mission: Impossible theme its unforgettable spy-movie pulse 🎬
  31. 51. Experts — Answer: ACES. Hint: Think of top performers who really know their stuff. 🎯
  32. 52. Aviate — Answer: FLY. Hint: Take to the skies like a bird does! 🪽
  33. 53. Chanteuse Edith — Answer: PIAF. Hint: Think of the French singer known as “The Little Sparrow.” 🎶

Down

  1. 1. Toast toppings — Answer: JAMS. Hint: These fruity spreads turn a plain slice into a sweet breakfast favorite 🍓
  2. 2. Hexagonal state — Answer: UTAH. Hint: Think of the western U.S. state famous for its distinctive six-sided outline 🗺️
  3. 3. Clinton’s vice president — Answer: GORE. Hint: Think of the Tennessee politician who served as Bill Clinton’s second-in-command. 🏛️
  4. 4. Texting format, for short — Answer: SMS. Hint: A brief phone-message abbreviation you might use when chatting by text 📱
  5. 5. Sanctioned by Islamic law — Answer: HALAL. Hint: Permitted under Islamic rules, especially when describing food or drink, this means religiously approved ☪️
  6. 6. Slightly — Answer: ABIT. Hint: Think of a small amount or degree, rather than a lot. 🤏
  7. 7. “Of course” — Answer: YES. Hint: A confident agreement is all this clue is asking for. 👍
  8. 8. Belladonna lily — Answer: AMARYLLIS. Hint: This striking bulb is named after a beautiful shepherdess from Greek mythology 🌸
  9. 9. Video-streaming brand — Answer: ROKU. Hint: This compact platform brings shows and movies straight to your TV 📺
  10. 10. Yale students — Answer: ELIS. Hint: These bright minds hail from a prestigious university! 🎓
  11. 11. Faxed — Answer: SENT. Hint: What you did to a document when transmitting it remotely 📠
  12. 16. Novelist Oz — Answer: AMOS. Hint: Think of the Israeli novelist whose surname shares its name with a famous magical land. 📚
  13. 20. French vineyard — Answer: CRU. Hint: In French wine terminology, this refers to a recognized vineyard or growth classification 🍷
  14. 21. Parthenon locale — Answer: ACROPOLIS. Hint: Think of the famous rocky hilltop in Athens crowned by the Parthenon. 🏛️
  15. 22. Tax prep pro — Answer: CPA. Hint: This certified professional helps individuals and businesses file their returns. 🧾
  16. 23. Eastern “way” — Answer: TAO. Hint: This Eastern concept describes a natural path or way of living. 🧘
  17. 24. “Better Call Saul” network — Answer: AMC. Hint: This cable channel also aired “The Walking Dead” and “Mad Men.” 📺
  18. 25. Tipsy — Answer: LIT. Hint: A casual way to say someone has had a few drinks. 🍻
  19. 26. Choice words? — Answer: ORS. Hint: Think about the options we have when making decisions! 🎭
  20. 27. Still, in verse — Answer: EEN. Hint: Look for a poetic term meaning “still” or “even so.” 📜
  21. 28. Pester — Answer: NAG. Hint: Bother someone repeatedly, like a dripping faucet. 💧
  22. 29. Nevertheless, briefly — Answer: THO. Hint: A compact, casual way to express “nevertheless” in a message. 💬
  23. 31. Glitch — Answer: BUG. Hint: A tiny software problem can cause unexpected behavior or errors 🖥️
  24. 34. Royal insomnia cause — Answer: PEA. Hint: Think of the tiny object hidden beneath a royal mattress that could ruin a night’s sleep. 👑
  25. 35. Ascend — Answer: RISE. Hint: Go upward, like the morning sun ☀️
  26. 37. Perfume type — Answer: SPRAY. Hint: Think of a fragrance applied as a light mist from a bottle. 🌸
  27. 38. Big bash — Answer: GALA. Hint: Think of a fancy celebration with guests, glamour, and maybe a red carpet 🎉
  28. 39. Corp. bigwig — Answer: EXEC. Hint: A top company leader who helps steer the business 🏢
  29. 40. Campbell of “Scream” — Answer: NEVE. Hint: She portrayed the iconic Sidney Prescott in the horror franchise 🎬
  30. 41. Gangster’s honey — Answer: MOLL. Hint: Think of the old-school slang for a mobster’s girlfriend. 🕵️
  31. 42. Jai -- — Answer: ALAI. Hint: This fast-paced Basque ball game completes the phrase after “Jai.” 🎯
  32. 43. Actress Kunis — Answer: MILA. Hint: Think of the actress who played Jackie on That ’70s Show and starred in Black Swan 🎬
  33. 44. Dating from — Answer: ASOF. Hint: This phrase points to the time when something began or became true. ⏳
  34. 46. Favorite pal, in a text — Answer: BFF. Hint: A casual texting abbreviation for your closest friend 💬
  35. 47. Swiss peak — Answer: ALP. Hint: A snowy mountain in Switzerland might fit this tiny peak 🏔️

The answer to “Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is MARSALIS — a 8-letter word. This clue ran in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 28, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 15-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.

“Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton” answer

MARSALIS (8 letters)

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Why the answer is MARSALIS

Think of the acclaimed New Orleans trumpeter and jazz educator associated with Jazz at Lincoln Center. 🎺

When else has “Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton” appeared?

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About the Eugene Sheffer Crossword

The Eugene Sheffer Crossword is King Features Syndicate's 13×13 daily, roughly 65 clues, running Monday through Saturday in newspapers and free online. This page covers a Tuesday puzzle. It has carried Sheffer's byline since 1929 — he was a Columbia University professor of Romance languages — and King Features has kept the name on it long after his death, along with the style: plain-definition clues, familiar abbreviations, and a steady difficulty every day of the week. That means a single stubborn entry is almost always one older proper noun or a piece of crosswordese, and confirming it usually opens the crossings on both sides.

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What is the answer to “Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton”?

The answer is MARSALIS, a 8-letter word. It appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 28, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pulitzer-winning trumpeter Wynton”?

8 letters: MARSALIS.

Where did this clue appear?

In the Eugene Sheffer crossword on July 28, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 15-Across.

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